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Jul 20, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Student Spotlight: Harneet Arora Enjoys Growing as a Future Physician

After completing her first year of medical school, Harneet Arora reflects on her growth and shares some advice for the incoming class.
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Jul 16, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

SpineLine's 20 Under 40 Class of 2025: Hao-Hua Wu, MD, Connects Global Communities Through Spine Research

SpineLine’s "20 Under 40" honors young leaders in spine care who are making meaningful contributions to the field.

Xi Yu on campus at UC Irvine, wearing her white coat

Jul 16, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Student Spotlight: Xi Yu, PhD, Bridges the Gap Between Innovation and Patient Impact

For Xi Yu, earning a PhD in biomedical engineering was only half the journey. Realizing that the clinical perspective is indispensable when advancing medical technology, she is now earning her MD.
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Jul 15, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

The All of Us Research Program: A Treasure Trove of Biomedical Research Data

Have a health-related research question? The world’s largest integrated genomics and health database has answers.
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Jul 14, 2026 | LA Times

Is It Safe To Eat Produce? A Rise in Diarrhea-Causing Cyclosporiasis Sparks Fears of Fruits, Vegetables

But people don’t have to stop consuming fruits and vegetables, said Dr. Shruti K. Gohil, the associate medical director of epidemiology and infection prevention at UCI Health. Washing produce thoroughly with water or with a produce wash can help reduce the risk of cyclosporiasis infection.

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Jul 14, 2026 | The New York Times

I Have Varicose Veins. Should I Worry?

Your body relies on a two-part system: As you move around, your calf muscles squeeze the veins in your legs and push blood upward, while one-way valves keep that blood from traveling back down, said Dr. Isabella Kuo, a vascular surgeon at UCI Health.

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UC Irvine School of Medicine Research Insider

July 14, 2026
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Jul 13, 2026 | Health

8 Things to Know About Cyclosporiasis, the GI Infection Surging This Summer

Your symptoms may vary depending on your immune function, said Shruti Gohil, MD, a board-certified specialist in infectious diseases and associate professor of infectious diseases at UC Irvine School of Medicine.

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Jul 13, 2026 | NeurologyLive

Inside the World's First Stem Cell Trial for Huntington's Disease

The trial is the result of more than 12 years of research and eight years of clinical planning at the University of California, Irvine, supported by a $12 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine.

Avery holds a sign that says: “UC Irvine School of Medicine Match Day. I matched in OB/GYN at UCLA!” Standing next to her is her husband, who is holding their baby wrapped in a blanket.

Jul 13, 2026 | UC Irvine School of Medicine

Delivering Change: New Mom and MD Grad Aims to Improve Black Maternal Health

Avery Robinson-Phelps, MD, a 2026 graduate of UC Irvine’s School of Medicine, heads into her OB/GYN residency with clinical, community-based and personal experience in Black infant and maternal health.